Clinical Tech Assistant - Nuclear Medicine
Skills
About this role
At Duke Health, we're driven by a commitment to compassionate care that changes the lives of patients, their loved ones, and the greater community. No matter where your talents lie, join us and discover how we can advance health together.
About Duke Raleigh Hospital, A Campus of Duke University Hospital
Pursue your passion for caring with the Duke Raleigh Campus in Raleigh, North Carolina. With 204-beds, it is the third largest of the four Duke Health hospitals and offers a comprehensive array of services, including cancer, cardiovascular, neuroscience, advanced gastrointestinal, and wound healing care.
Location: Duke Raleigh Hospital
Work Week: Monday-Friday, flexible start time between 8am-9am
General Description of the Job Class
Perform a variety of duties to assist the technical staff in department operations.
Duties and Responsibilities of this Level
Level I:
• Provide technical assistance by assisting with movement of patients to and from radiographic tables. • Clean assigned work area and equipment, stock radiographic rooms with supplies and stock clean linen, dispose of soiled laundry. • Provide transport of non-oxygen and oxygen patients to and from various hospital locations. • Pick up and deliver specimens, equipment, supplies, and messages as directed. • Assist technologists with duties related to completion of imaging procedures including but not limited to assisting with dressing and undressing and positioning patients for specific procedures. • Respond to patient calls promptly and check on patients according to department procedures. • Assist technologist with procedure performance. Move and set up radiographic equipment in non-sterile setting. • Provide general patient care according to departmental procedures; administer to emotional and physical needs of patients; respond to patient request promptly. Provide prompt and courteous response to needs and requests of patients, family and visitors and to respond to questions politely with clear, accurate information. • Compile, record, maintain and file information as requested for accurate and up-to-date patient and departmental records/reports; ticket-to-ride and maintain travel logs. • Initiate calls and contact appropriate personnel to obtain or provide emergency services when a critical situation arises and demands immediate attention. • Monitor the medical status of patients in Radiology. • Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.